H.Con.Res. 43

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 43 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. CON. RES. 43

Expressing the sense of Congress that any public rendition of ``The 
Star-Spangled Banner'' must be performed as written by Francis Scott 
Key, in English.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

July 10, 2025

Mrs. Bice (for herself, Mr. Rogers of Alabama, Mr. Moore of Alabama, 
Mr. Feenstra, Mr. Murphy, Mrs. Miller-Meeks, Mr. Downing, Mrs. Houchin, 
and Mr. Carter of Georgia) submitted the following concurrent 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

Expressing the sense of Congress that any public rendition of ``The 
Star-Spangled Banner'' must be performed as written by Francis Scott 
Key, in English.

Whereas ``The Star-Spangled Banner'', written by Francis Scott Key in 1814, was 
designated as the national anthem of the United States by Congress in 
1931;
Whereas the lyrics of ``The Star-Spangled Banner'', as originally composed in 
English, reflect the historical and cultural significance of the United 
States resilience and unity during a time of national challenge;
Whereas the English-language text of the anthem, as written by Francis Scott 
Key, serves as a unifying symbol of American heritage and patriotism;
Whereas preserving the original English lyrics in public performances honors the 
historical context and intent of the anthem as a representation of the 
Nation's values and identity; and
Whereas maintaining the integrity of the anthem's original language fosters a 
shared understanding and respect for its meaning among all Americans: 
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That--
(1) any public rendition of ``The Star-Spangled Banner'' 
should be performed as written by Francis Scott Key, in the 
English language, to preserve its historical and cultural 
integrity;
(2) public performances of the national anthem should 
reflect the original lyrics to maintain its unifying 
significance for the people of the United States; and
(3) performers and organizers of public events are 
encouraged to honor the tradition of presenting ``The Star-
Spangled Banner'' in its original English form, as a tribute to 
its historical and patriotic importance.
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